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Monk Seals laying out at Nani Kai Beach

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5th, 1:08 pm
Monk Seals laying out at Nani Kai Beach

Check out the monk seals basking in the sun at Nani Kai Beach.

Mahalo to Keahonui Hillen for sending in these shots!

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Waimea Valley’s Waihi Falls will get a much needed break starting July 1, 2011

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, June 27th, 2:18 pm
Waimea Valley’s Waihi Falls will get a much needed break starting July 1, 2011

 

Waimea Valley, a living pu`uhonua and one of O`ahu's last partially intact ahupua`a, announces that swimming will not be permitted at Waihi Falls each Wednesday starting July 1, 2011. This will allow botanical specialists and maintenance staff the opportunity to make sure the waterfall and surrounding areas are getting the repairs and care they deserve.

According to Gail Ann Chew, Executive Director "Since opening to the public in February 2008, we've seen our attendance grow by 57%, and last year approximately 220,000 visitors were welcomed to the Valley".  With this massive amount of visitation, Waimea Valley believes to keep the area intact as well as provide the highest quality experience for visitors the one day a week is much needed.

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Hawaiian Springs Artesian Water Donates $2870 To Protect Last Known Wild Nanu Plant

Submitted by Bright Light Marketing
Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 9:00am
Hawaiian Springs Artesian Water Donates $2870 To Protect Last Known Wild Nanu Plant

Hawaiian Springs Chairman & CEO Rick Hadley (far left) presents a check for $2,870 to the Hawaii Plant Extinction Prevention (PEP) Program to protect the last known wild nanu plant (gardenia brighamii) on the island of Oahu, which is featured on the Hawaiian Springs water bottle label.

The endangered plant was discovered on state lands in the Waianae Mountains. For more information, visit www.hawaiianspring.com.

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Crews finishing pest-proof fence at Kaena Point

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, February 25th, 9:03 am
Crews finishing pest-proof fence at Kaena Point

Native plants and animals at Kaena Point will soon have protection from pesky predators.

Workers are just about finished erecting a $250,000 pest-proof fence. It will seal off 59 acres of coastal land at the western most tip of Oahu.

The mesh is so fine, even small rodents cannot get through it. Rats, mongooses, cats and other predators are unable to climb over the specially designed hood, or go under the apron.

A vocal minority has expressed cultural and visual concerns, but people hiking at Kaena Point all approved of the new fence.

"I think the fence is great. I think that it's a wonderful way to preserve this area and to have the birds come back," Mililani resident Barbara Bjorkman said.

After the last stretch of mesh is installed, gates will be built so hikers can still access the area.

"I'm definitely for the fence. I like the albatross very much so.

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